| Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. Subalpine Fir USDA ABLAL |
Blackfoot Drug, Cold Remedy Poultice of leaves applied for chest colds. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 17 |
| Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. Subalpine Fir USDA ABLAL |
Blackfoot Drug, Cold Remedy Poultice of plant applied for chest colds. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 273 |
| Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. Subalpine Fir USDA ABLAL |
Blackfoot Drug, Febrifuge Poultice of leaves applied for fevers. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 17 |
| Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. Subalpine Fir USDA ABLAL |
Blackfoot Drug, Febrifuge Poultice of plant applied for fevers. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 273 |
| Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow USDA ACMIM2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of chewed flowers applied to swollen parts. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Blackfoot Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Poultice of crushed rootstocks and hot water applied for cramps. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 23 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Blackfoot Drug, Pulmonary Aid Poultice of crushed rootstocks and hot water applied to sore chests. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 23 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Blackfoot Drug, Throat Aid Poultice of crushed rootstocks and hot water applied to sore throats. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 23 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Blackfoot Drug, Toothache Remedy Poultice of crushed rootstocks and hot water applied to toothaches. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 23 |
| Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. Dawson's Angelica USDA ANDA |
Blackfoot Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of chewed roots applied to swellings. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
| Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. Dawson's Angelica USDA ANDA |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to rashes, eczema and athlete's foot. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
| Argentina anserina (L.) Rydb. Silverweed Cinquefoil USDA ARAN7 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to sores and scrapes. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 78 |
| Artemisia campestris L. Field Sagewort USDA ARCAB4 |
Blackfoot Drug, Eye Medicine Poultice of chewed leaves applied to sore eyes. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
| Artemisia frigida Willd. Fringed Sagewort USDA ARFR4 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed leaves applied to wounds to lessen the swelling. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 83 |
| Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. Louisiana Sagewort USDA ARLUL2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of leaves applied to blisters and burst boils. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
| Asclepias viridiflora Raf. Green Milkweed USDA ASVI |
Blackfoot Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of chewed roots applied to swellings. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
| Asclepias viridiflora Raf. Green Milkweed USDA ASVI |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to diarrhea rash. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
| Asclepias viridiflora Raf. Green Milkweed USDA ASVI |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to rashes. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
| Asclepias viridiflora Raf. Green Milkweed USDA ASVI |
Blackfoot Drug, Eye Medicine Poultice of chewed roots applied to sore eyes. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
| Asclepias viridiflora Raf. Green Milkweed USDA ASVI |
Blackfoot Drug, Oral Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to nursing baby's sore gums. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
| Asclepias viridiflora Raf. Green Milkweed USDA ASVI |
Blackfoot Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to diarrhea rash and nursing baby's sore gums. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
| Astragalus canadensis L. Canadian Milkvetch USDA ASCAC6 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to cuts. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 83 |
| Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. Arrowleaf Balsamroot USDA BASA3 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to blisters and sores. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
| Equisetum arvense L. Field Horsetail USDA EQAR |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of stem pieces applied to rash under the arm and in the groin. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 76 |
| Gaillardia aristata Pursh Common Gaillardia USDA GAAR |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed, powdered roots applied to skin disorders. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 76 |
| Heracleum maximum Bartr. Common Cowparsnip USDA HEMA80 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of roots applied to bruises and chronic swellings. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 48 |
| Heuchera cylindrica var. glabella (Torr. & Gray) Wheelock Beautiful Alumroot USDA HECYG |
Blackfoot Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Poultice of mashed, raw root applied to snakebites. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 49 |
| Heuchera cylindrica var. glabella (Torr. & Gray) Wheelock Beautiful Alumroot USDA HECYG |
Blackfoot Drug, Veterinary Aid Poultice of mashed, raw root applied to horses for snakebites. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 49 |
| Heuchera parviflora Bartl. Littleflower Alumroot USDA HEPAP4 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of pounded root applied to sores and swellings. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 274 |
| Heuchera parvifolia Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray Littleleaf Alumroot USDA HEPAP6 |
Blackfoot Drug, Hemostat Poultice of chewed roots applied to wounds and sores as a styptic. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 76 |
| Heuchera parvifolia Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray Littleleaf Alumroot USDA HEPAP6 |
Blackfoot Drug, Hemostat Poultice of chewed roots applied to wounds as a styptic. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 84 |
| Heuchera parvifolia Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray Littleleaf Alumroot USDA HEPAP6 |
Blackfoot Drug, Oral Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to cold sores and children's mouth cankers. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 76 |
| Heuchera parvifolia Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray Littleleaf Alumroot USDA HEPAP6 |
Blackfoot Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to cold sores and children's mouth cankers. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 76 |
| Liatris punctata Hook. Dotted Gayfeather USDA LIPUP |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of boiled roots applied to swellings. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 59 |
| Lycoperdon sp. Puffball |
Blackfoot Drug, Hemostat Poultice of spores applied to wounds as a styptic. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 84 |
| Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don Oregongrape USDA MARE11 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of fresh berries applied to boils. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
| Monarda fistulosa L. Wildbergamot Beebalm USDA MOBR2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of a flower head applied to a burst boil and removed after the wound healed. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 77 |
| Monarda fistulosa L. Wildbergamot Beebalm USDA MOBR2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of plant pieces applied to cuts. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 84 |
| Oenothera caespitosa Nutt. Tufted Eveningprimrose USDA OECAC2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Wet poultice of crushed roots applied to sores and swellings. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 48 |
| Oenothera caespitosa ssp. caespitosa Tufted Eveningprimrose USDA OECAC2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of pounded root applied to inflammed sores and swellings. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 274 |
| Oenothera caespitosa ssp. caespitosa Tufted Eveningprimrose USDA OECAC2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of pounded, wetted root applied to inflammed sores. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 44 |
| Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb. Breadroot Scurfpea USDA PEES |
Blackfoot Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of chewed roots applied to sprains. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
| Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb. Breadroot Scurfpea USDA PEES |
Blackfoot Drug, Orthopedic Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to fractures. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
| Pulsatilla patens ssp. multifida (Pritz.) Zamels Pacific Anemone USDA ANMUH2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed leaves applied to affected parts as a counterirritant. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 35 |
| Pulsatilla sp. Pasque Flower |
Blackfoot Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of leaves applied for rheumatism. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 43 |
| Pyrola sp. Wintergreen |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to wounds. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 84 |
| Pyrola sp. Wintergreen |
Blackfoot Drug, Ear Medicine Poultice of chewed roots applied to ear disorders. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 82 |
| Pyrola sp. Wintergreen |
Blackfoot Drug, Eye Medicine Poultice of chewed roots applied to eye disorders. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 82 |
| Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt. Common Beargrass USDA XETE |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed roots applied to wounds. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 25 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of roots applied to inflamed and bleeding cuts. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 274 |